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Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, and gaming news.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Arlington, Va.

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US Supreme Court to Determine Seminole Online Sports Betting Outcome
March 21, 2024

US Supreme Court to Determine Seminole Online Sports Betting Outcome

The United States Supreme Court will presumably determine the ultimate fate of the Seminole Tribe's Class III gaming compact that it struck with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in 2021. The Florida Supreme Court on...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Arkansas Attorney General Approves Casino Referendum Language
March 21, 2024

Arkansas Attorney General Approves Casino Referendum Language

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin (R) has signed off on proposed language for a ballot referendum that seeks to amend the state constitution and rescind a commercial casino license allocated for Pope County. A group...

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Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Break Appeal Heard in New Jersey
March 21, 2024

Atlantic City Casino Property Tax Break Appeal Heard in New Jersey

New Jersey's Superior Court Appellate Division this week heard the state's appeal of a ruling on how Atlantic City casino property taxes are calculated. The state is contending the 2021 change violated a consent order....

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Another iGaming Study Concludes Online Gaming Complements Brick-and-Mortar
March 21, 2024

Another iGaming Study Concludes Online Gaming Complements Brick-and-Mortar

An iGaming study commissioned by the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) has reached similar conclusions as another recent study that online casinos complement -- not hurt -- brick-and-mortar casinos. The SBA is an industry trade group...

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Virginia Governor Denies Petersburg Casino Bill Linked to Potomac Yard Development
March 20, 2024

Virginia Governor Denies Petersburg Casino Bill Linked to Potomac Yard Development

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) says he won't tie the Petersburg casino bill that's on his desk to his pushing of a $2 billion sports arena in Alexandria known as the Potomac Yard Entertainment District....

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Louisiana Gaming Revenue Rebounds, February Win Climbs to $194.5M
March 20, 2024

Louisiana Gaming Revenue Rebounds, February Win Climbs to $194.5M

The Louisiana gaming industry remains rattled, but February showed signs that the downward run might be nearing its end. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board this week reported that February gross gaming revenue (GGR) from in-person...

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Catawba Nation Acquires Nine Acres for Bewildering $40M
March 20, 2024

Catawba Nation Acquires Nine Acres for Bewildering $40M

The Catawba Nation has acquired 9.4 acres of land in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, next to the Tribe's temporary casino facility for a staggering $40 million. The transaction was completed last month, according to county...

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Marina Bay Sands Shows Tour Groups the Door, Cites Crowded Common Areas
March 20, 2024

Marina Bay Sands Shows Tour Groups the Door, Cites Crowded Common Areas

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is politely asking tour groups to stop congregating in its common areas. Marina Bay Sands issued a notice to its industry partners last week. It advised them of an operational...

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Sports Betting a Growing Problem Facing College Students
March 19, 2024

Sports Betting a Growing Problem Facing College Students

Sports betting in the United States is still relatively new, as it was only in May 2018 that the Supreme Court said states possess the legal right to determine their laws on sports gambling. The...

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‘NBA League Pass’ Integrates Betting Experience Ahead of Playoffs
March 19, 2024

‘NBA League Pass’ Integrates Betting Experience Ahead of Playoffs

With just a month remaining before the NBA playoffs tip off, the league and its sports betting data partner, Sportradar, have unveiled a sports betting integration for NBA League Pass. League Pass is the NBA's...

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